So I am VERY disappointed there was no size chart available on the product on this site anywhere, so here you guys go....I ordered too small and have to pay to return the item and I will not have it in time for my marathon.
***note they run a bit small
here is what I found on a fuel belt brand site:
To ensure you order the right size, we strongly encourage you to measure your waist (or hips, depending on how you prefer to wear your belt).
Unisex Sizing:
XS=24-26 S=27-29 M=30-32 L=33-35 XL=36-38
The length of the belt matches the smaller end of the size. For example, a Medium (30 32) measures 30 inches around. When the bottles of the belt are full, the added weight creates more stretch, expanding the belt. The Velcro closure allows you to adjust the belt a couple inches to create the perfect fit.
For men Keep in mind these are unisex sizes. Men who usually wear a Men''s Medium are usually a unisex Large. Measure you waist to be sure.
For women Keep in mind these measurements are for your natural waist, which is much higher than where most women wear their pants these days. If you like to wear your Fuel Belt lower on your waist or hips, measure that area accordingly. (Typically it means you have to go up a size.)
Our 2005 Fuel Belts run SMALLER than previous years. You may need to go up a size from previous models, but you should measure your waist to be sure.
I checked sizing with the actual Fuelbelt site (which is the exact same as those listed in the reviews here).
I am a female and wanted the belt to sit lower, around my hips near my hip bones. I measured that area for the sizing, and ordered accordingly (measured 34", so ordered a large). The belt fits perfectly in my desired position when I first put it on. However, once I start running, it starts migrating up to my natural waist, which is about only 27". Once it migrates here, because it is then really loose, it bounces like crazy when I run. I end up having to keep pulling it back into place about every 3 minutes while running. I''ve worn and had this happen with tighter, dry-fit clothing and looser, t-shirt type clothing.
My advice would be, don''t plan on wearing it lower, and just shoot for wearing it at your actual waist because otherwise it just migrates there anyway which I did honestly expect, but with all the rave reviews on here, I had really thought that it may not.
The velcro holding the belt seems very strong and I have never even thought it could ever come off without me purposely intending to take it off.
I did not look at the tag, but the belt material feels nice to me like dry-fit material. The material near the bottles is extra thick so if you pack the bottles with ice (as I do) it is not cold against your body. I also have not experienced any noticable condensation leaking off the belt onto me. There''s also a couple reflective patches on the belt. Overall the belt seems very well-made, quality.
The bottles are easy to slide in and out while running, with one hand (if the belt isn''t bouncing at the time). I can fit ice cubes from the fridge ice maker easily through the opening. The bottles do not leak. If you plan to put anything except water in the bottles, I would get extra tops right away, mold does seem to form in the tops VERY quickly, and try as I may I cannot get it to clean out once in there. As for the pouch size, I could fit 2 energy bars and a napkin in the pouch no problem.
The quality of the belt deserves 5 stars, but the migration up to my natural waist gets very annoying, which is why I rated this lower.
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First of all, this has to be the most comfortable hydration belt my son and I have used. The bottles do not leak when properly closed and tightened, and they can be removed and stored with one hand while on the hoof with a little patience. My only complaint is the size of the dry pouch is too small. I can cram at most two gels in there leaving no room for even a key. Had Fuelbelt made that pouch a little bigger, like for 4 gels, you''d be able to bring everything you need for your really long training and marathon runs using the one belt.
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You''ve got to use these for long runs on road or trail, especially during the warmer months. Easy to pull out and replace 7 oz. bottles. Nice pouch for storing gels for refueling. Sizing is spot on.
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I bought this belt to help me train for a marathon and so far has been a great purchase. The pouch that comes with the belt is a bit small so I had to buy another pouch that would fit my Iphone. The main problem I have with this is the sizing. I have a 33" waist and bought a medium belt and it is only being held together with about 1" of velcro and when I put the bottles back in the belt it feels like its about to come undone. I will be buying a large and giving the medium to my wife. Like the title says great purchase.
Add me to the list of people who received the wrong bottle. I ordered a silver/grey bottle with a blue, white and red NY logo...I received a blue bottle with a white paint-themed Giants NY logo. It''s not terrible, but it''s not what I ordered. Even worse, the bottle I received was available for purchase as a seperate item; I''d have chosen that bottle if I''d wanted it.
